Only locally owned and operated restaurants are eligible to participate, meaning most chain restaurants are out of the running. Some locally franchised places like Dreamland and Mugshots are allowed.

Some highlights from Tuscaloosa's participants include Dreamland's dinner options (for both the Tuscaloosa and Northport locations). For $30, a slab of ribs, half pound of sausage, two eight ounce sides and a pint of banana pudding -- enough food to feed three to four people.

Sweet Home Food Bar, Tuscaloosa's newest restaurant located downtown on University Boulevard, is offering a $10 sandwich lunch with a lemon bar or cupcake for dessert.